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Travis Head during his short net session on Tuesday.

Konstas to debut but Head still in doubt for Boxing Day Test

NSW young gun Sam Konstas will make his debut for Australia in the Boxing Day Test but doubt remains over Travis Head after the batter spent just 25 minutes in the nets at training on Tuesday.

  • by Jon Pierik

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He challenged Harley Reid, but this star must now follow a Lions hero’s lead

Jed Walter entered his first season at the Suns under so much hype. But his star teammate believes there are lessons to learn ... from a rival at the reigning premiers.

  • by Nick Wright
Patrick Cripps, Gary Ablett jnr, Patrick Dangerfield and Dustin Martin.

‘Totally skewed the voting’: Was Cripps’ 2024 season the best Brownlow year this century?

Patrick Cripps toasted a record-breaking 45 votes to claim this year’s Brownlow Medal, but was it really the greatest season on record?

  • by Jon Pierik
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Sam Konstas is the right player at the right time for Australia. Here’s why

I have always believed that it is the job of selectors to unearth champions, not pick those who make up the numbers.

Greg Chappell
Greg Chappell

Former Australian Test captain

After Monday’s Marvel mess, call to AFL must be priority for cricket’s new boss

Players and coaches on both sides of the BBL fixture wondered whether a football game would have been permitted to be played on the patchy outfield, and it was hard to blame them.

Daniel Brettig
Daniel Brettig

The Age chief cricket writer

How Travis Head decluttered and became the best batter in the world

The left-hander’s attacking style is a rejection of the survival-first mentality that hinders many batters.

Greg Chappell
Greg Chappell

Former Australian Test captain

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